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Spinal Injuries Scotland is the national voluntary organisation concerned with new and long-term spinal cord injured people, their relatives and friends, along with those involved in the management, care and rehabilitation of the injury.

SIS provides immediate support through the office based Information Service and operate a self-referral information line. We also provide a legal and welfare rights advisory service. Our representatives, who are able to discuss all aspects of living with a spinal cord injury, undertake weekly visits to the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit.

In addition we liaise with other similar voluntary and professional organisations so that the issues surrounding spinal cord injury are recognised and understood.

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Pedal the Park – Sunday the 26th of April 2015

Pedal the Park takes place on Sunday 26 April 2015 at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. It is a festival of all things cycling with at least 4 ride options suitable for families, novices, mountain bikers, road and hand cyclists. The Event Village includes lots of exciting bike related activities, entertainment and exhibitors.
Starting at Castle Semple Visitor Centre, participants can choose from four rides and or visit the ‘event village’ packed full of exciting bike rated activities, entertainments and exhibitors.
Pedal the Park Hand Bike Time Trial
A level 10km off road route on tarmac overlooking Castle Semple Loch.
Cyclists can sign-in on the day if there are still spaces however it would help the organisers if you do register in advance. Each activity will have staggered start times and a limited number of places. The Family Ride can head off at any time between 10.00 hrs and 15.00 hrs.
Refreshments, toilets and mechanical assistance will be available at the start/finish point for all rides.
The Hand Cycle Time Trial will be signed and marshalled at busy junctions.
All finishers will receive a Certificate of Completion, a goodie bag plus the opportunity to join Ride 63 Community Cycling Club and enjoy the wide range of entertainments and exhibition activities in the ‘Event Village’.
Register at the event page on the British Cycling website: http://bit.do/PedalthePark
See the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park or more information: http://bit.do/ClydeMuirshiel
https://www.facebook.com/ride63?fref=ts more…Posted: Thu, March 12 2015

Thanks for another successful Oil and Gas Quiz

We would like to thank everyone who made it our annual Oil & Gas Quiz another success. In particular our Honorary President The Princess Royal HRH for attending, our sponsors and everyone involved in making the night what it was. See some photos from the night here. more…Posted: Tue, March 10 2015

Aspire Grants are available to anyone living in the UK or Ireland with a Spinal Cord Injury.

Aspire Grants are available to anyone living in the UK or Ireland with a Spinal Cord Injury.
The grants that they provide assist with the purchase of much needed equipment, giving those with spinal injuries the independence most of us take for granted.
http://www.aspire.org.uk/1aspire-grants.aspx
more…Posted: Tue, March 10 2015

Scottish Disability Equality Forum - Transport Consulation

The Scottish Disability Equality Forum have consultation events all over Scotland this month, asking you for your views about the transport barriers for disabled people and how to create solutions to your transport issues. It is taking place in partnership with Transport Scotland, asking:
· We want to know about accessible transport in your area
· How do we improve Transport Scotland services
· Help us to get it right for the future
Dates and Locations - Lunch is provided
· 5 February 2015 - Edinburgh (12pm-3pm)
· 12 February 2015 - Glasgow (12pm - 3pm)
· 17 February 2015 - Aberdeen (12pm - 3pm)
· 18 February 2015 - Inverness (12pm - 3pm)
· 27 February 2015 - Falkirk (12pm - 3pm)
· 3 March 2015 - Borders (12pm - 3pm)
This is a unique opportunity for you to shape how disabled people in Scotland access and use the services provided by Transport Scotland.
Find more details here. more…Posted: Mon, February 02 2015

Help Us Redesign Our Website

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Cross Party Group on Volunteering and the Voluntary Sector

The Cross Party Group (CPG) on Volunteering and the Voluntary Sector met at the Scottish Parliament recently to discuss the role of volunteers and the voluntary sector in delivering public services. MSPs and colleagues heard about a range of issues from the role of the sector in the integration of health and social care to the value of volunteer, peer-led support for service users.
CPGs are a great opportunity for MSPs, organisations and members of the public to meet and discuss a shared interest. The next meeting of the CPG will be on Wednesday 25 March from 6pm to 7.30pm.
If you are interested in joining the group please email Kate Wane at kathryn.wane@scvo.org.uk.
Find out more here: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/msps/43361.aspx
more…Posted: Wed, January 28 2015

JOGLE4JINX 2015 – John O’Groats to Lands End Cycle Challenge

Help sponsor Phil Thornley and a number of friends cycle 1050 miles from from John O’Groats to Lands End for the benefit of Spinal Research and Spinal Injuries Scotland!
This tremendous effort will take place from Saturday 30th May to Monday 8th June 2015. You can donate and find out more at: http://jogle4jinx.wix.com/ride
more…Posted: Wed, January 21 2015

Edinburgh Council are considering increasing the costs of Taxis for wheelchair users

It is disappointing to see Edinburgh Council are considering increasing the costs of Taxis for wheelchair users. Read the story here.
You can find your Edinburgh Councillor here, to let your views be known:
more…Posted: Wed, January 21 2015

Glasgow Disability Alliance Events Bulletin

The Glasgow Disability Alliance Events Bulletin has a great series of events for people in Glasgow living with disability.
more…Posted: Mon, January 19 2015

New study to help spinal cord injured people become more active

Researchers in the Department for Health at the University of Bath are embarking on a new study to understand more about the benefits of moderate-intensity exercise for persons with a spinal cord injury.
more…Posted: Wed, January 14 2015

Free golf session with special mobility device available

TSsport are offering a Golf taster session to anyone with a physical disability. more…Posted: Fri, January 09 2015

RICA Newsletter

RICA the consumer research for older and disabled people more…Posted: Fri, December 19 2014